Interim Transaction Readiness Lead (M&A)

SF Partners; England; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Three days per week engagement, with a

Potential for full-time role

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Interim Transaction Readiness Manager to support a potential corporate transaction for a manufacturing business. The role is Worcestershire-based with flexible hybrid working and a three-days-per-week commitment, potential for full-time based on business needs.

The successful candidate will oversee transaction readiness, vendor assistance and due-diligence preparation, ensuring information, management and processes are buyer-ready for engagement with buyers

Qualifications

• Background in transaction services, financial due diligence, vendor assistance or M&A.
• Experience supporting a sell-side transaction or preparing a business for sale.
• Practical experience managing data rooms and due-diligence information requests.
• Strong knowledge of adjusted EBITDA, working capital and net debt.
• Experience preparing data books, buyer Q&A or management presentations.
• Strong project-management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of the transaction data room.
• Coordinate information requests across finance, commercial and operational teams.
• Identify information gaps and ensure materials are complete and buyer-ready.
• Prepare financial analysis on adjusted EBITDA, working capital, net debt and history.
• Support due diligence by finance, commercial and operations teams.
• Anticipate buyer questions and coordinate accurate, timely responses.
• Prepare briefing papers, presentations and analysis for buyer discussions.
• Support preparation of tailored buyer and teaser materials.
• Coordinate management, shareholders and external advisers across the transaction.
• Maintain clear actions, responsibilities and deadlines throughout the process.

Job description

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Interim Transaction Readiness Manager to support a potential corporate transaction for a manufacturing business. The role is Worcestershire-based with flexible hybrid working and a three-days-per-week commitment, potential for full-time based on business needs.

The successful candidate will oversee transaction readiness, vendor assistance and due-diligence preparation, ensuring information, management and processes are buyer-ready for engagement with buyers